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Instead

Yes, instead is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does instead mean?

adverb

  1. in place of, or as an alternative to Felix became a herpetologist instead
  2. on the contrary rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

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Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

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Frequently asked questions

Is instead a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Instead is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is instead worth in Scrabble?

Instead is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does instead mean?

Instead means: in place of, or as an alternative to.